December Random

 This is always the busiest month of the year! Service projects, dinners, parties, etc. Isaac discovered a website to help him color and draw and he LOVES it, making beautiful artwork now. The Halladays are some 2-3 cousins nearby and we always enjoy spending time together. Ruby gets lots of cuddles from whomever she wants, on her terms. Usually Austin is the preferred "bruder." I bought some fun books for each child this Christmas. Dad also got pretty stressed out during finals, so the boys gave him loves during one especially stressful night.Sub for santa, gingerbread houses, etc.

Jared's Bday

For Jared's 36th bday we had a nice breakfast with the kids before school, homemade cards and healthy waffles. It was a rush for 9am church too!I hope he felt loved b/c we sure do love him! After church and Ruby's princess like nap, we headed out to SLC temple square to see the lights with my neighbor Melissa Nickle. The lights were spectacular, and it being my boys' first time, they were really hyper and excited (embarrassingly!) It was SUPER cold and frigid, so we didn't stay longer than an hour, plus with the hour drive home...where the boys were NOT pleasant company (took all we had to not pull the car over and spank them, but we had Melissa and tried to stay calm and use our words + vinegar threats...it.was.rough). We calmed down back at the house, removed a splinter for Levi and celebrated a PB Reeses Cup for Jared's dessert.